Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in the respective state required.
At least 12 years licensed surveying experience.
Ability to prioritize and make independent decisions in a dynamic environment.
Proven capability in building and maintaining client relationships.
Strong leadership and performance management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
Dependable and adaptable, able to work independently or as part of a team.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability for complex survey issues.
Responsibilities
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey department activities.
Provide leadership and direction to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
Ensure adherence to state-specific land surveying regulations.
Prepare and oversee project proposals, budgets, and timelines.
Manage financial performance, including project budgets and invoicing.
Conduct quality control reviews of deliverables created by the team.
Enforce corporate quality assurance and quality control standards.
Enhance team growth through mentoring and training.
Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Lead efforts to resolve complex surveying challenges.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities through mentoring.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Engagement with diverse projects and clients.
Work-life balance with a standard schedule and overtime as required.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
Overview:
This position oversees all aspects of land surveying and platting activities, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and quality assurance of deliverables for Land Development related projects. This role requires exceptional leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with teams and clients to ensure project success. The Survey Project Manager is also responsible for mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
Responsibilities:
Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
Provide guidance and direction to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.
Prepare detailed project proposals, including timelines and budgets.
Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
Perform quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by the team.
Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.
Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department to support their professional development.
Maintain and develop professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
Lead and support the resolution of complex survey issues or challenges.
Qualifications:
Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.
Minimum of 12 years of experience as a licensed surveyor.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions independently in a fast-paced production environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and other stakeholders.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage performance, provide feedback, and handle personnel matters.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
Dependable, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to handle complex survey challenges.
Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.
About PapeDawson Engineers Inc
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The company was founded in 1965 by Gene Dawson and Bill Pape. The firm provides services in the areas of transportation, water resources, land development, environmental, surveying, and construction management. Pape-Dawson has additional offices in Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas. The company has been recognized as one of the best places to work in San Antonio and Austin.
